Jones said he never imagined the team would exceed $3 billion in value — especially with the challenges the NFL was facing in the 80’s. But he’s also not sure the value is doing anything to improve his team on the field.

“More importantly, the big thing is, to use anything we can — whether it be pride or recognition — use any of that to make a first down. I don’t know that that ranking has helped us make a first down, but if there’s a way to try to leverage it, I’ll do it.”